Following a back-and-forth on loyalty and the desire to be in a winning situation, not his current one of a record that stands at 18-27, buzz on Giannis Antetokounmpo finally departing the Milwaukee Bucks’ franchise is coming together. It still was not done in the direct, formal manner of a trade request, but Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Antetokounmpo feels ready for the next step in his career.
Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for a new home at the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline or in the offseason as several rival teams make aggressive offers to the Milwaukee Bucks for him, and the franchise is starting to listen, league sources tell ESPN.